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RenCen update: A clearer ask from the state, one tower goes up for auction

You could own a RenCen tower

January 24, 2025 by Robin Runyan

Detroit Lions playoffs: Where to park and how to get to Ford Field for the big game

Plan ahead for a busy Saturday in Detroit

January 17, 2025 by Robin Runyan

Here's what caps over I-75 in downtown Detroit could look like

Three caps connecting downtown, Midtown, and Brush Park

January 17, 2025 by Robin Runyan

Bedrock plans new innovation district at former jail site

A collaboration between many institutions

December 17, 2024 by Robin Runyan

UM nabs 2.3 acres near new Center for Innovation

December 11, 2024 by Robin Runyan

RenCen roundup: The latest on the future of the iconic landmark

Where will $250 million come from?

December 9, 2024 by Robin Runyan

New dining and bar options to open in restored Book Tower this summer, fall

Take a look at the renderings

July 21, 2023 by Robin Runyan

Multiple redevelopments planned for Broadway St. downtown

A new build will go up behind three building facades

June 15, 2023 by Robin Runyan

City approves $51.8M in District Detroit tax breaks

The first building should break ground this summer

May 31, 2023 by Robin Runyan

Detroit Grand Prix 2023: When and where to expect road closures

Plus alternate transit options

May 28, 2023 by Robin Runyan

Small businesses coming to Cadillac Square for Grand Prix

The Small Business Straightaway will run June 3-4

May 28, 2023 by Robin Runyan

Roost Hotel in Book Tower to open June 1

And more on the new event spaces

May 23, 2023 by Robin Runyan

New details emerge for Joe Louis Arena site tower

Welcome to the Residences at Water Square

April 26, 2023 by Robin Runyan

State approves Transformational Brownfield Plan for District Detroit

We could see construction start this summer

April 26, 2023 by Robin Runyan

Lower Woodward building to be redone into new restaurant space

It's been vacant for nearly 20 years

April 14, 2023 by Robin Runyan

New Grand Circus Park plans include Woodward median, larger pathways, food options

The Downtown Detroit Partnership is leading the plan

April 13, 2023 by Robin Runyan

City Council approves District Detroit tax incentives, community benefits

Next it goes to the state

March 29, 2023 by Robin Runyan

Photos: Before and after Book Tower's historic transformation

The 97-year-old building is nearly ready for her comeback

March 21, 2023 by Robin Runyan